[serinde]

I've been told that when Americans go overseas and are asked where they are from, 90% of Texans reply, "Texas," while 90% of non-Texans reply, "America." There's just something about Texas!

[Phantom Lord]

A little tie in here... I live in Apex NC. I moved here from NY in July 1996. Whenever a "native" asks me where I am from I answer "NY." Almost every single time they ask back "what part of the city?"

I don't know what the problem is down here that causes "natives" to think NYC is the entire state. I didnt't think Mayberry was the entire state of NC before I moved here. And I am no Rand-McNally.

[Ditter]

You are right! When I am overseas I never say I am an American, I say I am from Texas. I never though about it before. At the Musem of Fine Arts Houston there is a display of old Texas flags. Everyone should go & see them.

[Charlywood]

I am also from Texas, when I travel I receive the same questions. I remember once coming off the Famous YO ranch after working cattle for 3 days and having to take pictures with 50 European women (individually) who wanted to pose with a Texan wearing a hat, boots and spurs.

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

I've been told that when Americans go overseas and are asked where they are from, 90% of Texans reply, "Texas," while 90% of non-Texans reply, "America." There's just something about Texas!

I hope you got this from an old post of mine, and I assure you it is true.

[tutstar]

bump for Texas!!!

[Cagey]

Didja ever ride a horse?

[TxBec]

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

This almost brought tears to my eyes........ I loved that part about the streets being deserted during Church.....so true........

It takes a certain type of person to live in Texas - the extreme heat and cold, the long distances between places, the simple life in some parts of the State - but always, a gentleness of spirit in the locals - a love of God and Country, and the loyalty to their beloved State -

And the article HAD to mention Mexican food.......... lol

[Free Fire Zone]

I'm from Texas. What country are you from?

Free Fire Zone

[TheCPA]

I was born and grew up in Arkansas and now live in Florida. In between, I lived several years in Texas. I do love Texas and consider Dallas my adopted hometown. Texas is indeed a whole other country. But Texas is also a state of mind.

[SAMWolf]

Texas PING!

[sinclair]

"Do you know why? Our capitol is the only one in the country that is taller than the capitol building in D.C."

While I agree with the premise of this article it is not completely accurate. I like Texas too. Lived there for 20 years.

 Louisiana State Capitol

[JavaTheHutt]

I spent three years overseas on a job assignment. Whenever someone asked me where I was from, I proudly replied "Texas".

I remember as a kid, coming home the first day at the start of a new school year, with the biggest text book I had ever seen in my life. I was groaning about the fact that I would have to carry this thing around all year. My mom asked me what class it was for, I told her it was my Texas History textbook.

I'll always remember the smile of pride on her face when she explained to me how lucky I was. I was born and raised in a state as magnificent as Texas, with such a rich and interesting history, that the textbook had to be that big to do it any justice.

When I thought about it, I knew she was right. "Texan" is a birthright I carry as proudly with me as I do "American". My job currently has displaced me from my wonderful home state, but I look forward to the day when I can go back home to Texas.

[SpookBrat]

That is so true. I never called myself an American. I'm a Texan. Then 911 happened and for the first time in my life, I remembered I'm an American. It was a weird epiphany.

Also, when I was over seas, I told everyone I was from "Texas". They would look at me with big bug eyes and a huge smile, like I was from Mars or something. They would ask about South Fork, cowboy boots, horses, and on and on. It was really kinda sweet. When I lived in Turkey, I taught ESL. I took a country western cassette to class one day, and taught my students how to two-step. LOL I also made them some Mexican food. They loved it.

[mugsaway]

Texas here I come...

[prognostigaator]

Two obviously wealthy Texans were flying first class . Sitting in adjoining seats, one drawled to the other saying-"See all that land down there, well, a lot it is mine , I own 100,000 acres......"

Unimpressed, the other Texan says ,"that's nice, I only own four."

"Only four acres?"

"Yep, only four"

"In downtown Dallas."

[Destructor]

Texas is the nicest people, and the prettiest women in the continental U.S.!

[TEXASPROUD]

My FreeperName says it all! Squantos, put your 2 cents in on the Panhandle.

By the way, all my brother-in-laws in Ireland introduce me as "The Texan". I had an interesting encounter with a Scotsman in an Irish Pub. When he found out I was from Texas he made a comment about another "Yankee". I asked him if I had insulted him in any way. He replied," No. Why?" I said, I'm a Texan not some Damnyankee. He said, "Your from America, you're all yankess."

At this point, the only retort I could think of was, "Do all you Englishmen believe that?" He replied with the finest, thickest, Scots burr, I'm from Scotland, not bloody England." I replied," Your from the British Isles, same difference." At this point he said, "My God, is it that bad?" I said, "It tis."

Next thing I know I have a Pint of Guiness from an apologetic man.

[Redbob]

And how many other states have their own pledge of allegiance, recited at virtually all civic gatherings?

"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible."

[al_c]

Texas ... it's a whole other country.

al_c - Allen, Texas